Shanty At The Bridge: The Story Of Donald
By C.E. Sayers
Published by The Shire Of Donald: Victoria 1963 1st Edition
In Original Dustjacket
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Published as part of Donald's centenary celebrations, Shanty at the Bridge: The Story of Donald is C. E. Sayers' detailed history of the Victorian town and its surrounding Wimmera district. Beginning with Major Thomas Mitchell's exploration of the Richardson River and the arrival of early pastoral settlers, it traces Donald's development from a solitary shanty-store beside a rough river crossing into an established and prosperous rural centre.
Sayers records the experiences of the district's squatters, selectors and farming families, describing the great pastoral runs, the closer settlement of the land and the rise of wheat growing on the dry Wimmera plains. The narrative encompasses droughts, floods, primitive farming methods and the gradual introduction of increasingly powerful agricultural machinery, while preserving the recollections and achievements of many of the individuals and families who shaped the district.
Later chapters examine the growth of the township itself, including its streets, local government, churches, schools, water supply and sporting life. Complete with appendices, references, notes, an index and illustrative material, this 1963 first edition is an important and well-researched record of Donald's first hundred years, presented here in its original dustjacket."
Light wear to dust jacket. No inscriptions. Pages clean and well presented. Book is in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
